Confused. That’s what I was when I first experienced her dinner. I was floored when I tried her tasting menu. I didn’t know if I could tell my readers about it. She is not a chef (she says), but she is far better than one. I’ve been to maybe four or five of her private dinners for friends....
Artists and performers have their own rituals when it comes to preparing themselves before their show to calm their nerves and to prepare their tools. But for singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Laufey, her pre-show practice for her concert in the Philippines involves some of our childhood...
Since its establishment, Mamser has been serving nothing but the most delectable Latin American cuisines with the best spirits to match. Led by Araw Hospitality Group, the restaurant is one of the perfect places to hang out with friends and enjoy the night away with drinks, helping make Poblacion...
Standing firm against hunger, Globe launches the Longest Hapag, a five-month nationwide food festival series. The campaign kicks off in time for the commemoration of World Hunger Day on May 28, amplifying the global call to eradicate chronic hunger. This initiative is part of the Globe-led Hapag...
It is an understatement to say that Manila is a foodies’ paradise. Everywhere you look, from retail establishments to the streets, there’s always a food spot that can satisfy one’s cravings. There are the humble turo-turo kiosks for a quick bite of street food, local and international...
Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa was elated to find Filipino goodies in Don Quijote, a famous Japanese discount chainstore that can be found in Japan. (Photo from Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa via Twitter) Based on his tweet, the envoy seemed to be back home....
The Philippine summer months are typically from March to May, but this tropical country experiences the warm heat of the sun almost every month. As familiar as the heat is to the country, there’s only one brand that Filipinos trust when it comes to fruity and flavorful refreshments, and that’s...
Rowena Guanzon (MANILA BULLETIN) P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon is upset with the Marcos administration's intention of implementing a food stamps program, saying it shows just how deeply mired the country is in poverty. Guanzon aired her sentiments in a series of tweets Friday, May 26....
Newspapers, TV, and radio carry daily news about the spiraling prices of agricultural produce, such as rice, sugar, garlic and onions. The situation is no different for sources of protein—pork, chicken, and fish. Supply shortage has been pinpointed as the root cause of the price situation;...
As the brothers, Cold Storage President Marco Qua and Vice President Morris Qua cut the ribbon to the relaunch of their Banawe store location. There was an unmistakable wave of nostalgia that wafted through the premises, freezer displays, and vitrine cases. For it was some 35 years ago that their...
Known for its #RealFoodRealGood movement, Green Pastures restaurant has garnered a vast following of foodies thanks to its culinary creations made using organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Sadly, its mission of serving farm-to-table dishes is about to end as it announces its permanent clsure...
A good fine dining restaurant in the metropolis is no longer easy to find these days. I can think of only a handful, where I know I’ll leave happy and satisfied with the food, and the evidence of this is how long it’s been around. Many of these restaurants are owned and run by former foreign...
